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Politics
PM Modi lauds Yogi Adityanath's law‑and‑order record in Uttar Pradesh ahead of elections
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 04:17 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for improving law and order in Uttar Pradesh as the state gears up for upcoming polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly commended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the state's recent improvements in law and order. Speaking at a gathering, Modi highlighted the decline in crime rates and the administration's swift response to security challenges, describing the progress as a model for other states.
The endorsement comes as Uttar Pradesh prepares for the forthcoming legislative assembly elections, where law‑and‑order performance is expected to be a pivotal issue for voters. Modi's remarks underscore the central government's support for the state government's initiatives, including increased police deployment and community policing measures.
Political analysts note that such praise from the Prime Minister may bolster the ruling party's prospects in the state, where Yogi Adityanath has been a prominent figure since assuming office in 2017. The focus on security is likely to shape campaign narratives in the run‑up to the polls.
The endorsement comes as Uttar Pradesh prepares for the forthcoming legislative assembly elections, where law‑and‑order performance is expected to be a pivotal issue for voters. Modi's remarks underscore the central government's support for the state government's initiatives, including increased police deployment and community policing measures.
Political analysts note that such praise from the Prime Minister may bolster the ruling party's prospects in the state, where Yogi Adityanath has been a prominent figure since assuming office in 2017. The focus on security is likely to shape campaign narratives in the run‑up to the polls.